Feel-good movies to watch tonight
Films that leave you in a better mood than they found you, and that you can actually watch at home tonight rather than admire from a cinema listing. Open one for where it streams and why it's worth your evening.
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Swan Song
Mahershala Ali navigates a poignant futuristic dilemma about protecting his family, streaming internationally on Apple TV+.
movie · sci-fi · feel-good · recent · Apple TV+
Finch
Tom Hanks stars in a charming, heartwarming post-apocalyptic road trip across America alongside a robot and a dog, available globally on Apple TV+.
movie · sci-fi · feel-good · recent · Apple TV+
Ghosted
A lovable everyman falls for an enigmatic woman, only to discover she's a secret agent, leading them both on an international adventure to save the world.
movie · feel-good · just out · Apple TV+
The Family Plan
A former assassin living a quiet suburban life as a car salesman must take his unsuspecting family on an impromptu cross-country road trip when his secret past catches up to him.
movie · feel-good · just out · Apple TV+
Argylle
A reclusive author of spy novels finds her fictional stories mirroring the actions of a real-life spy syndicate, pulling her into a dangerous and thrilling adventure with a genuine secret agent.
movie · feel-good · just out · Apple TV+
The Instigators
A desperate father and an ex-con reluctantly team up for a robbery that goes wrong, plunging them into a wild chase across the city with a surprising ally in tow.
movie · feel-good · just out · Apple TV+
Wolfs
Two rival professional fixers, played by George Clooney and Brad Pitt, are unexpectedly forced to work together on the same high-profile crime, leading to a chaotic and comical night.
movie · feel-good · just out · Apple TV+
The Parent Trap (1998)
Separated at birth, identical twins unexpectedly meet at summer camp and hatch a mischievous plan to reunite their long-divorced parents, leading to heartfelt and humorous romantic rekindling.
movie · romance · feel-good · Disney+
Lady and the Tramp (2019)
A pampered house dog named Lady finds herself on an unexpected adventure and falls for a charming, street-smart stray named Tramp in this live-action retelling of the beloved classic.
movie · romance · feel-good · Disney+
The Finest Hours
In this gripping true story, a Coast Guard crew attempts a daring rescue of sailors trapped on a sinking oil tanker during a fierce storm, interwoven with a compelling romance.
movie · romance · feel-good · Disney+
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
Based on a true story, a determined young woman pursues her dream of becoming a daredevil horse diver, finding love and overcoming challenges along the way.
movie · romance · feel-good · Disney+
Hidden Figures
This inspiring film tells the true story of three brilliant African-American women who were instrumental to NASA's early space missions, featuring a heartwarming romance amidst their groundbreaking work.
movie · romance · feel-good · Disney+
Stand by Me
Four young friends embark on a poignant journey through the woods to find a missing body, learning about life, friendship, and loss in this coming-of-age tale based on a Stephen King novella.
movie · drama · feel-good · classic
The Color Purple
Adapted from Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this powerful film chronicles the lifelong struggles and eventual triumph of a Black woman living in the early 20th-century American South.
movie · drama · feel-good · classic
Fried Green Tomatoes
An unhappy housewife finds inspiration and renewed purpose by listening to an elderly woman's tales of enduring friendship and hardship in the rural South, adapted from Fannie Flagg's novel.
movie · drama · feel-good · classic
Driving Miss Daisy
Based on the play by Alfred Uhry, this film follows the evolving, decades-long friendship between a spirited elderly Southern Jewish woman and her patient African American chauffeur.
movie · drama · feel-good · classic
To Kill a Mockingbird
In this adaptation of Harper Lee's novel, a lawyer in the Depression-era South defends a Black man falsely accused, teaching his children about justice and prejudice.
movie · drama · feel-good · classic
Practical Magic 2
Two decades later, the bewitching sisters continue their magical journey, navigating love and family while embracing their unique heritage.
movie · feel-good · just out · Prime Video
You, Me & Tuscany
A young woman unexpectedly finds herself in a beautiful Tuscan villa, where a small lie about being engaged to a man she just met spirals into a charming entanglement with his family, and his gorgeous cousin.
movie · feel-good · just out · Prime Video
Maintenance Required
The fiercely independent owner of an all-female mechanic shop finds herself reevaluating her future as sparks fly with an anonymous online confidant who happens to be her corporate rival.
movie · feel-good · just out · Prime Video
Marfil: Drawn Together
An international original rom-com exploring themes of romance and drama, perfect for a cozy night in.
movie · feel-good · just out · Prime Video
The Love Hypothesis
A pragmatic PhD student and a charming professor enter a fake relationship to prove their theories on love, leading to unexpected real feelings.
movie · feel-good · just out · Prime Video
Palm Springs
Two wedding guests find themselves stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over, leading to absurd situations and an unexpected romance.
movie · comedy · feel-good · Apple TV+
Cha Cha Real Smooth
A charming 22-year-old college graduate who works as a party starter forms an unexpected bond with a young mother and her autistic daughter.
movie · comedy · feel-good · Apple TV+
CODA
A hearing daughter in a deaf family discovers a passion for singing, finding herself torn between supporting her family's struggling fishing business and pursuing her own dreams.
movie · comedy · feel-good · Apple TV+
Spirited
This musical comedy reimagining of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol stars Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds in a festive, hilarious, and heartwarming tale.
movie · comedy · feel-good · Apple TV+
The Big Sick
A cross-cultural romantic comedy based on a true story, where a Pakistani comedian and an American grad student fall in love, only for a mysterious illness to bring their families together.
movie · comedy · feel-good · Apple TV+
Rushmore
A highly eccentric and ambitious teenager navigates his extracurricular activities, academic probation, and an unusual love triangle involving a teacher and a wealthy industrialist. It's available to stream on Prime Video and Hoopla (with a library card) and available to rent/buy on Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
movie · coming-of-age · feel-good · classic
Dirty Dancing
During her family's summer vacation at a resort in the Catskills, a young woman falls in love with the camp's rebellious dance instructor and discovers herself through dance. It's available to stream on Hulu, Paramount+, and Disney+ in various regions, and also available to rent/buy on Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV, and other digital storefronts.
movie · coming-of-age · feel-good · classic
The Breakfast Club
Five disparate high school students, each representing a different social stereotype, find common ground and unexpected connections during a Saturday detention session. It's available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video in some regions, and also available to rent/buy on Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
movie · coming-of-age · feel-good · classic
Dazed and Confused
On the last day of school in 1976, a group of Texas teenagers navigate hazing rituals, parties, and the anticipation of summer in this nostalgic and observational ensemble piece. It's available to stream on Peacock and is available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
movie · coming-of-age · feel-good · classic
Harold and Maude
A quirky, death-obsessed young man finds an unlikely zest for life and love when he befriends a free-spirited, life-affirming elderly woman. It's available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy, and available to rent/buy on platforms like Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
movie · coming-of-age · feel-good · classic
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
A charming high school senior fakes illness to take a day off, embarking on an unforgettable adventure through Chicago with his girlfriend and best friend.
movie · feel-good
The Greatest Showman
Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, this musical celebrates the birth of show business and the magic of dreams coming to life.
movie · feel-good
Forrest Gump
The heartwarming story of a simple man from Alabama who inadvertently plays a role in several major historical events throughout his extraordinary life.
movie · feel-good
Sing Street
In 1980s Dublin, a teenager starts a band to impress a mysterious girl, finding an escape from his difficult home life through music.
movie · feel-good
Mamma Mia!
A bride-to-be on a idyllic Greek island secretly invites three men from her mother's past to her wedding in hopes of finding her biological father.
movie · feel-good
Chef
After a public culinary meltdown, a renowned chef starts a food truck to rediscover his passion for cooking and reconnect with his family.
movie · feel-good
About Time
A young man discovers he can time travel and uses his unique ability to improve his life and find love.
movie · feel-good
Amélie
A whimsical waitress in Paris discreetly orchestrates the lives of those around her while searching for her own love.
movie · feel-good
The Princess Bride
A charming fairytale adventure where a farmhand battles villains and saves his true love from an odious prince.
movie · feel-good
Little Miss Sunshine
A dysfunctional family embarks on a memorable road trip to get their young daughter into a beauty pageant.
movie · feel-good
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